In mixing bowl, put 1 cup quick oats. Add 1 stick butter. Pour over 1 1/4 cups boiling water. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir. Add 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 whole eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift and add 1 1/3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Bake in large flat pan 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

BROILED TOPPING TO ANITA'S OATMEAL CAKE:

6 tbsp. soft butter
1 c. chopped nuts or 1 tsp. black walnut flavor
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 c. cream or Milnot
1/2 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut

Mix and spread on cake. Place under broiler 2-3 minutes. Burns easily.